Must-Try Gluten Free Thanksgiving Sides

With the holidays around the corner, I wanted to pull together the best gluten free Thanksgiving side dish recipes for you to serve your family. All of these sides are easy to make and can be meal-prepped ahead, so you have less to do in the kitchen on the big day.

Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays. Every year we would travel to our family's house up in Point Reyes and have a huge celebration.

What Can Gluten Free People Eat On Thanksgiving?

Gluten free people can eat all sorts of things for Thanksgiving. They need to avoid wheat, barley, and rye. There are also potential cross-contamination risks if you are eating away from home. It is always safest to bring several safe gluten free dishes if we are headed to family's homes.

If you are still planning your Thanksgiving menu, don't forget to check out all of my delicious gluten free Thanksgiving recipes.

What Thanksgiving Day Sides Are Popular?

This is a tough question to answer. Many would say it is the stuffing, but others love the mashed potatoes or the sweet potato casserole. This Chunky Cranberry Sauce is also popular!

What is your favorite?

How Many Side Dishes Should You Serve For Thanksgiving?

The number of side dishes served depends on how many people will enjoy their Thanksgiving meal with you and how much your family likes leftovers. I usually serve to stuff green like Brussels sprouts, mashed potatoes, and sweet potatoes at our family meal.

How Long Do Sides Typically Keep Fresh?

Thanksgiving side dishes usually keep up to 4 days if they are kept in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

If you are new to gluten free living and this is your first Thanksgiving, don't forget to check out my easy tips and tricks for gluten free living. It is a valuable resource to help you adjust to gluten-free living quickly.

I also have many great suggestions if you are wondering what gluten free foods are best to stock in your gluten free pantry.

Gluten Free Bread And Rolls For Thanksgiving

• Fluffy Gluten Free Biscuits
• Gluten Free Crescent Rolls
• Easy Gluten Free Dinner Rolls
• Gluten Free Cornbread Muffins

Whether you are a vegetable fan, vegetables take center stage over the holidays! Don't forget the Gluten Free Gravy!

The Best Gluten Free Thanksgiving Sides:

Creamy Mashed Potatoes With Cream Cheese

Easy creamy mashed potatoes with cream cheese is the perfect side dish for any meal.

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Traditional Gluten Free Stuffing with Fresh Herbs

An easy gluten free stuffing with lots of fresh herbs. This sausage stuffing is traditional style stuffing for the holidays.

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Mashed Cauliflower with Cheese

A creamy, cheesy mashed cauliflower side dish that even picky eaters will love.

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Air Fryer Green Beans with Italian Seasonings

Everyone will love this quick and easy air fryer green beans recipe. Use green beans or yellow wax beans to make this healthy and tasty side dish.

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Easy Garlic Thyme Roasted Butternut Squash

A quick and Easy Garlic Thyme Roasted Butternut Squash, a perfect Fall or Winter Side dish.

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Kid-Friendly Ginger Peas

A delicious homemade ginger peas and shiitake mushroom recipe. It makes an incredible kid-friendly side dish for any meal.

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Grandma's Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Bacon

A delicious and easy roasted Brussels sprouts with bacon and leeks recipe. This dish is well loved, even by Brussels sprouts haters.

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Mashed Potato Pie with Potato Bacon Roses

A delicious potato side dish with potato bacon roses.

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Creamy Mashed Rutabagas

Easy, creamy mashed rutabagas recipe

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Cinnamon Brown Sugar Carrots

Best Brown Sugar Carrots with a mouthwatering easy glaze you can make on the stove with minimal effort! 

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Gluten Free Dressing

A quick and easy gluten free dressing recipe your whole family will love!

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Delicata Squash Cheddar Fritters

Crispy Delicata Squash Cheddar Fritter appetizer.

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Gluten Free Scalloped Potatoes Recipe

A deliciously cheesy gluten free scalloped potatoes side dish.

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Roasted Maple Carrots

A kid-friendly homemade roasted maple carrots recipe. With a hint of fresh ginger, the flavors all caramelize into the carrots while they roast.

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Instant Pot Potato Cheese Casserole

A delicious, creamy potato cheese casserole that you can make in your Instant Pot.

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This post was updated from an old November 2020 post with more details and helpful hints.